Categoria: AI

There aren’t enough rockets for space data centers — Cowboy Space raised $275M to build them

The apparently insatiable demand for AI compute has data center entrepreneurs looking to the stars. There’s a key problem: There aren’t enough rockets to put data centers in orbit around Earth, and they’re too expensive.

The “people’s airline” and the enterprise AI gold rush

Everyone wants a piece of the enterprise AI pie, and this week, we saw a string of companies making their moves. From Anthropic and OpenAI announcing new joint ventures targeting enterprise AI deployment to SAP dropping $1B on German AI startup Prior Labs, it’s becoming clear that if you’re a startup building enterprise tools, you’re likely an acquisition target.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony… Continua a leggere The “people’s airline” and the enterprise AI gold rush

Bumble is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says

Based on Whitney Wolfe Herd’s past comments about Bumble’s new direction, the company is expected to lean into AI — Bumble is even working on an AI dating assistant called Bee, and the CEO has made many comments over the years about how AI will be “a supercharger to love and relationships.”

How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity

Security researchers at Mozilla say Anthropic’s Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs in Firefox.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K

Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100,000 equity-free, and more opportunities for major scaling impact.

Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out

If startup visibility, traction, and real deals matter, you should be on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit floor. Get your 6′ exhibit table before your competitor does.

Aurora’s Chris Urmson on why self-driving trucks are finally ready to scale

Self-driving has been “almost here” for over a decade. But somewhere between DARPA challenges and a handful of driverless trucks hauling freight between Dallas and Houston, Aurora co-founder and CEO Chris Urmson’s story changed. The self-driving truck company started commercial driverless operations last April and is now scaling from a handful of trucks to hundreds this year.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we’re bringing you a… Continua a leggere Aurora’s Chris Urmson on why self-driving trucks are finally ready to scale

2 days left: Get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Two days left to save up to $410 on your pass, and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Offer ends May 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now.

Google updates AI search to include quotes from Reddit and other sources

While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic.

Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows

Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands performing complex tasks.